... is fear and self-doubt. In gaining maturity, he will work to reestablish the chivalric code as one that centers on godly virtues and heavenly ideals. There are many Christian symbols, which are entangled throughout the story. It has been said by many critics that the author of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight was most likely a monk. During these times ... , monks were among the only people to be educated. This fact combined with the religious symbols makes this seem very plausible. Arthurian chivalry is founded upon Christian ideology and this tale is no exception. According to Robert Bla...

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